Not-Your-Mama's Tuna Casserole

This recipe is my own creation and it has evolved over the times I've made it. Last night's version came out really yummy, so I wanted to save it here so I can do it again!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 404 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
• ¼ cup half-and-half
• 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
• 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna packed in water, drained
• 1 cup orzo pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil an 8-inch square baking dish.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until almost cooked through but firm to the bite, 9 to 10 minutes. Drain.

Step 3

Stir feta cheese, cream cheese, and olive oil together in the empty pot used for orzo until cheeses are mostly melted, placing over low heat if needed. Remove pot from heat. Stir orzo and half-and-half into cheese mixture.

Step 4

Mix spinach, tuna, dill, salt, and pepper into orzo mixture; pour into the prepared baking dish. Top tuna-orzo mixture with Parmesan cheese. Cover dish tightly with an oven-proof lid or aluminum foil.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes; remove covering and bake until Parmesan cheese is melted and edges are starting to brown, 5 to 8 minutes.